Unraveling the Air Force Ball Traditions

This year the Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday with the Air Force Ball. Although delayed a bit here in Minot, the ball is the once-a-year formal event for military members and their spouses as well as local civic leaders to celebrate. As this event happens every year at every base, one will find the […]

Dakota Elementary: More than a Place to Learn and Work

There are three schools located within Minot AFB: North Plains Elementary, Memorial Middle School, and Dakota Elementary. At the Northern Sentry we love our relationships with all three schools and they will each get their moment to show off what makes their school so special. First up is Dakota Elementary where their forward thinking teachers […]

MIC3: Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission

There are unique needs for Prek-12 military-connected families Navigating educational systems across the United States is challenging as you prepare to relocate to a different community. As you prepare to PCS with your military-connected student, one available resource to ease this transition is the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3). MIC3 is an interstate compact across […]

Airman’s Attic Volunteer Recognized by American Red Cross

On Thursday, October 20th, four members of the Chapter of Red Cross serving North Dakota made a special visit to the Minot Air Force Base Airman’s Attic. The team made the trek to honor and show support for one of their most loyal and hardworking volunteers, Ana Charles, as well as to discover the unique […]

Enhanced patient options celebrated during National Pharmacy Week

During National Pharmacy Week, Minot AFB recognized the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care. Introducing your Pharmacy team and two new initiatives they have to connect the needs of their patients with the pharmaceutical industry! ScriptCenter LockerLocated in the AAFES BX, the 5 MDG Pharmacy’s ScriptCenter offers a new secure, convenient, and […]

Team Minot Observes Hispanic Heritage Month

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D — Col. Daniel S. Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, gave remarks during a Hispanic Heritage Month closing ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022.During Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th, Team Minot celebrated the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. “Team Minot’s Hispanic Allies Committee does […]

Night at the Museum

On the evening of October 22, I went to the final fundraiser of the year at the Dakota Territory Air Museum. As I was talking to this ‘Army Air Corps bomber pilot’ (who looked a lot like Ike Eisenhower, I thought), someone asked if they could take our photograph. Because the costume for the evening […]

Domestic Violence and What to Do About It

October focuses on awareness of several issues, illnesses or causes that affect people and require specific attention. Specifically, this month brings targeted awareness to domestic violence in the hope of showing victims a way out, communicating that they are not alone and reiterating the array of helping agencies available to them. One Minot Air Force […]